Nuestra ofrenda está dedicada a las personas que queremos y que dejaron este mundo.

Submitted by: Erik Rafael Molina Arellano

We are honouring our father: Mauricio Murrieta a professor and a musician, he will spend hours playing jazz and listening to classic music, combining art an education. An inspiration of perseverance for his family and a creative of curated unforgettable jokes, you couldn’t spend 1 minute with him without laughing out loud.

We miss you everyday, welcome back.

Submitted by: Mariana Murrieta

I'm honoring my ancestors and people who recently passed and left a print in my heart including adopted family first Nation people from Kanata. Honoring my grandma's teachings about the importance of the altar at home, in a way to remember them and give thanks to them and keeping culture and traditions alive. In the center my popochcomitl or smudge container. Tlazhocamati.

Submitted by: Asalia Arellano

Antonio y Blanca Delia son los ángeles que Dios me dió por padres. Fueron unos padres maravillosos. Los amo y agradezco infinitamente el tiempo que los tuve conmigo.

Antonio and Blanca Delia are the angels that God gave me as parents. They were loving and kind... amazing. I love them and I am grateful beyond words for the time I had with them.

Submitted by: Blanca (Mely) Ramírez Gutiérrez

Mi ofrenda está en exhibición en mi tienda para transmitir esta bella tradición con todos mis clientes. Este año mi ofrenda está dedicada a mi amigo Isaac que falleció este año por cancer. Tenia 25 años. También a mi tío que falleció hace un par de semanas. Y a mi abuelita que falleció a los 65 años y era como mi segunda madre. Celebró la vida de ellos 3 porque dejaron de alguna manera marcada mi vida para siempre. FELIZ DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS

Submitted by Gabriela

My grandpa. He was like the my dad I looked up to him. I looked forward to waiting for him to come home from work with a surprise for my sister and I. He was always there when it mattered the most. I loved watching the dodgers play with him or see him play solitaire every day in his same spot.

Submitted by: Amanda Estrada

Anthony Bautista had the most contagious smile and laugh, it was as if he lit up any room he walked into. He is missed greatly and loved by so many people. It has been beautiful seeing the great impact he’s had on so many lives, he is my hero and many others. <3

Submitted by: Melanie Bautista

My dear father, taught me a humble way to be. He touched my heart with his love and his life. I write this with tears in my eyes with joy in my heart.

Submitted by: Chucho Mora

Con esta ofrenda recuerdo con cariño a mis padres, a mis abuelos y a personas queridas por mi familia. Nuestras tradiciones mexicanas son muy bellas, culturales y deben continuar a través del tiempo.

Submitted by: Elena De Vittoris

My father, Chuy and father in law, Rumi. They are especially missed now that we have a baby girl and I know they would have loved her so much.

Submitted by: Jessica Rodriguez

My Grandparents Joyce Eileen Solazzi (passed 10/13/2020) and Robert William Solazzi (passed 07/02/2018) & my best friend Luis Edwardo Arbaiza (passed 03/29/2020) who is now forever alongside his niece Fatima Larios (passed 01/31/2015).

Luis & Fatima are photographed together & my grandparents are in the other photo.

I would like to honor them this year. 🧡

Submitted by: Sarah Bain

I will be honoring my dad.

Submitted by: Marisol Hernandez

Recordándolos ahora y siempre a nuestros seres queridos que han partido al mundo espiritual!, los que nos hicieron lo que somos, los que nos nutrieron con amor y cariño!

Submitted by: Juan Rodriguez

Es para mi mama, se paso hace mas que diaz anos.

Submitted by: Brandon

Billy danced back across the rainbow bridge this summer. Under the sparkle and fire of the comet, he surrendered his physical body back to the Mother. Smile and laugh for the joy of having walked beside him. Cry and howl for the loss of the solid forehead to kiss. Rest peaceful knowing he now kisses us all, with every sunbeam and wind gust and rain shower and shooting star. Always all ways grateful to love him and be loved by him. Sweet moon, bathe my cracked heart in your healing light, and tell him I know he is there with you. Grateful, beloved. Xxxooo

Submitted by: Lugh

You are all remembered, missed and loved. See you when I see you. ☘️💛☘️

Submitted by: Kristy Tobin

A Mexican altar goes beyond celebrating death. It's remembering, honoring and thanking all those loved ones who are no longer with us but who will always be in our hearts.

Submitted by: Elizabeth Báez

A mí Papá mi Madre y mis Perritos .

Submitted by: Yuria

In this altar I am hororing my grandparents, and aunties-grandmothers who I grew up with; one grandma who passed on 2021 without a proper funeral due covid restrictions. With this altar I honor some people I set up good bounds in Canada, a sweet woman who I met when I was new to Canada and became a good friend, and 2 elders first nation who I admired and taught me about their original "canadian culture" one was called the aztec dance group abuelita: grandma Geraldine. Tlazhocamati

Submitted by: Asalia Arellano

My friend Carson Norton took his life December 25, 2021. He was so funny and kind and loving, he had a rough outer shell but if you got to know him, he was one of the sweetest people you would ever meet. He taught me to be more accepting and loving.

Submitted by: Kate Morse

Gracias por todo su amor, es por ustedes que estoy aquí.
Forever with me. Grateful and honoured to be your continuation.
Padiux nimiakwan.

Submitted by: Sara Isabel

This year, I am honouring my sweet grandmother, mommy-joon, Pari Hedayati-Hakimian. We had a very special weekly ritual which consisted of Saturday morning visits to her apartment. She would often break out into song, snapping her fingers and bouncing her shoulders, performing for us. She would serve up countless cups of hot chaye with sweets, fresh fruits and nuts, as well as each of our favourite foods spread across her tiny little dining table for family lunch. She regularly gave a small allowance to my sister and I, usually between $5-$10, and would look over to my father asking "jaless shodee?" asking if he was jealous of the humble gift. She was one of the few connections to my ancestral culture and she spoke hardly any english after 40 years in Toronto, Canada. Despite her limits with English, she ended every one of our phone calls with "love you, miss you, kiss you". Thinking of you always mommee.

Submitted by: Nasseem Hakimian

Este año honramos a: Ignacio de la Rosa, Sr. Ramos, Hilario Hernández Benita Hernández, Emeterio Hernández, Felipe Hernández.

Submitted by: Hey Wey!

Willie John harrison, Hellen Harrison, John w Harrison, prosper niescheietz, Amber hurst.

Submitted by: Patricia Harrison

Our daughter/sister tragically died four years ago at the age of 25. She was born in Guatemala and we adopted her at 3 months of age. We love her so much and we know she is always with us. She was brilliant, kind and had a huge heart.

Submitted by: Adrienne Rosen

For those who have given us joy and affection, who are no longer with us but we always carry them in our hearts.

Submitted by: Elizabeth Baez Hernandez

Liane Gray, a beautiful soul that came to teach us so much. We honour you, we love you. Thank you for your life Lanny!

Submitted by: Jessica M

I am honouring my father, Mazharul Huq who passed away two years ago on 4th June 2020. His ofrenda is surrounded by pictures of his wife, family, favourite books and awards received during his lifetime of work.

Submitted by: Romana

My Aunt Mary & Aunt Julia

Submitted by: Will

Mi padre, mi suegro, mis abuelas.

Submitted by: Norma Garcia

First year JoJo joins this festival from the other side...let's celebrate that! Para el papa de varios JoJo, con cariño te recordaremos siempre. May you fly with the eagle, forever free. Love you

Submitted by: Paco M

My brother Edmundo "Ed" Castorena who passed away in 2013. A humanist and kind person who would give his last dollar to anyone in need. He was compassionate, kind, helpful, and loyal to his family and country. A dedicated individual who pursued his goals with focus and determination. A wonderful son, brother, and friend.

Submitted by: Patricia Alarcon

My ofrenda is for Selena Quintanilla, the mexican-american singer.

Submitted by: Sofia Rivera

Aaliyah Dana Haughton

Aaliyah was an american singer and she was mainly known for being the 'princess of R&B".

Submitted by: Christina Sanabria

El Reencuentro esperado

My ofrenda/altar is dedicated to all in my family who have passed and especially to my baby son Manik Kej who was born on die on August, 9th, 2009 with a full Moon.

Submitted by: Tania Tonantzin

Community altar while I still remember you

This is a communal altar made by old people with mild to serious memory loss problems; remembering those love ones with this altar no forgetting and NOT be forgotten in the future. Thanks to my mom and friends who prepared this altar.

Submitted by: Asalia Arellano

My wife and I put up our ofrenda every year. Even if we are far from Mexico we always find our way to find el Pan de Muerto and other details like el papel picado to put on our ofrenda. This year and as usual we are honouring our great grandparents, grandparents and aunt.

Submitted by: Simone Visentin and Rebecca Schmor

“La muerte es ese amigo que aparece en las fotografías de la familia, discretamente a un lado, y al que nadie acertó nunca a reconocer.”

Submitted by: Alejandro Monsivais

I am remembering my grandfather, uncle, cousin, close family friend, and my two grandparents form my father side.

Submitted by: Jesus L

Created by Patricia and Martha Cruz to honour the Cruz Mogo Rojas family and Gordon Connor (Pelón)

Submitted by: Familia Cruz Rojas

Honouring our friends and family 💛

Submitted by: Jess & Robbie

Abuelito Meliton Mora Camacho 1890-1937

Submitted by: J. Mora

Siendo de Ciudad de México y vivendo lejos de mi ciudad puedo honrar a mi papá, solo pude hacerle una ofrenda pequeña pero con mucho amor.

Submitted by: MJ Cruz

There have been too many losses this year; the biggest one has been my husband, Michael, quickly followed by my dearest friends: Adrien, Moo, Keng, and fellow mother-in-law, Sherin. This is my first ofrenda, but not my last. 💜💙🧡

Submitted by: Seranoush

Todo la familia que stas con el senior❤⚘

Submitted by: Kim Hernandez

Erik.

Proud of his adopted country Mexico, his youth in Canada, and his birth identity of Estonia. Laughing, debating, writing, tinkering, creating. Miss you dad.

Submitted by: Lisette Purre

Mi Hermanita Paloma Guevara Ibarra

Submitted by Michelle

Ofrenda para celebrar la vida y la muerte dedicada a mi padre Antonio García Lázaro y a mi abuela Soledad Tapia, con gran admiración los recuerdo hoy en esta celebración del Día de los muertos. Así mismo con las flores de cempoalxóchitl celebro la vida agradeciendo a la madre Tierra y Universo la abundancia que recibimos día a día.

Submitted by Hugo Garcia

Hice este altar con mis sobrinos que nacieron en Canada, para mi es importante que ellos conozcan nuestras tradiciones mexicanas. Esta ofrenda es para honrar a familiares y amigos. (Montreal, Qc.)

Submitted by Lizette Rodriguez

My (adoptive) father, John A. Spitz. We had a difficult relationship and he passed in 2010. He was also smart and silly/playful at times. At one time, he worked hard to provide for us. He authored several books on labor relations that are still in print, which is obviously impressive and inspiring. I would like to honor that and the struggles he faced with mental illness and alcohol addiction that so many others also face.

Submitted by Gina

Este año estoy honrando a mis abuelos y amigos

Submitted by Gabriela otero

My Garden Altar

This is an altar honouring family members who have passed away and are still with us in spirit. This year we honour the memory of my Mother - Wendy, Grandparents - Robert & Isabella , My Husbands Grandmother - Eileen & our beloved cat Toby. We love them, honour them and treasure our memories of them. They will be forever in our hearts & always spiritually with us.

Submitted by Molly Mackay

La vida no se olvida

Este año mi Tía olga y mi Primo Arturo son los principales en esta ofrenda, siempre los recordaremos con alegría y amor

Submitted by Karla macias

Es la primera vez que ponemos un altar. Ha sido creado para honrar y recordar a nuestra familia ya fallecida. Este año, debido a la pandemia, mi madre fallecio el 25 de Agosto. Este altar es en parte terapia, en parte homenaje. Durante el proceso hubieron risas y lagrimas, pero valio la pena.

Submitted by Arturo Briones

This is our first ofrenda, to honour our sweet boy Jefe.

Submitted by Sonja Slavkovic

“Lupita”

Is the first time I dedicate an altar to my grandma. In this year that is dedicated to women, to warriors.

Mi abuelita que único recuerdo es de cuando yo tenia como unos 2 años. A mi abuelita que me heredo su sangre michoacana.

Una madre muy humilde y ejemplar cómo la recuerda mi padre.

Submitted by: J.Mora

Ruth In Ajijic, Jalisco

Both of my 2 brothers died this year, within 4 weeks of each other. Bob and Ed Zukusky.

Submitted by Ruth Donnalley

Su comida favorita. A Pollo y a todas las mascotas que se fueron dejándonos huérfanos.

Submitted by R.

Arthur Rosales Jr.

My father went to be with The Lord last year and I will always think and remember him. He had a big impact on a lot of people and was always joking around! He brought laughter and cheer to everyone! I love and miss my Dad and will always remember him. Thank you Dad and we love and miss you!

Submitted by: Melisa Rosales

Angeles R.

Para todos los que se nos adelantaron, a quienes quisiéramos abrazar pero ya no es posible. A nuestros amigos y familiares que ya no están, les dedicamos esta ofrenda y los esperamos cada año.

Submitted by: Atzire Perez

Sushant Singh Rajput

Submitted by: Hazel Parker

In memory of our ancestors...

To you who we have blood within us, to you who this smoke carries my song, to you who we learned from and keep braiding our hair for ...Tlazocamati in wind, water, earth & fire. Matiox in the womb of your guidance. Mitacuye Oyasin.

Anungoos Waskoonaa Kweh

Submitted by: Karla Berganza

El Reencuentro

Every year me and my family set up altares de Muertos to welcome our grandparents, great grandparents and our little angles who went back to the light from where they came from for a very short time. We love them and remember them dearly.

Submitted by: Tania Tonantzin

Es la primera ocasión que ponemos una ofrenda y estamos honrando a nuestros familiares directos.

Submitted by: Patty Duran

It is a small ofrenda but the love we put in it was immense. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and a cousin. We pray they guide us as we know they are in a better place.

Submitted by: Ana Arias

En memoria de mi bisabuela, abuelitos paternos y maternos, tíos y mascotas. Recordandolos con mucho cariño y extrañándolos mucho; seguro que han de estar gozando mucho en el otro lado.

Submitted by: Carmen Guerrero

Ofrenda para mis familiares y mascotas.

Submitted by: Renée LoGo

This ofrenda is for my deceased family members: mom, adoptive grandparents, great grandma and grand uncle. I have the fondest memories of my childhood with that bunch, I made my bread and paper, trying to remember them in the process.

Submitted by: Arles

Abues and Bisabuelos

En esta ofrenda están mis abuelitos y los papás de mi esposo que para mis hijos son sus abuelos q no conocieron y sus bisabuelos.

Submitted by: Luz Castillo

Ofrenda familia Gonzalez Figueroa

Abuelitos, tios, hijos y mascotas de Mexico y Nicaragua que fueron muy queridos y amados.

Submitted by: Dolores y Miguel

We're a mexican-canadian family sharing memories and traditions. This is our altar to honor those who shaped our present.

Submitted by: MCC

To those I have lost in the past year

Submitted by: Christopher

Ofrenda to famous mexican artist

Submitted by: La bartola

I honour my grandma who taught me about this tradition. I did an altar honouring my grandparents.

Submitted by: Asalia Arellano

Mi madre Josefina Perea, pintora autodidacta, murió el pasado marzo a sus 93 años de edad. Mujer fuerte que crió 4 hijos y que siempre encontró espacio para pintar al oleo. Devoradora de libros y diarios. Mujer sana que no tuvo ninguna enfermedad, ni siquiera COVID, simplemente decidió partir un sábado soleado.

Submitted by: Isabel Inclan

I'd like to honour my lineage, my roots. My Dad, Chita, mi abuelito Gil y mi abuelo Chepe. Carlota y Graciela. I'd like to honour their presence in spirit and their legacy. Some I knew, others I never met, but I belong to their Salvadorean heritage.

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To all those who are a part of my history and dear memories and parted this year: La niña Julita, la niña Margot, Doña Susana.

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To the women we've lost in Latin America and in the world, in the hands of violence .

Submitted by: .Ana Raquel. Guaricha.

Ramon Ubaldo Pincay, 84, passed away in his home on Friday July 8th 2022 at 6:15am.

He is survived by his wife Rosita and his children George, Richard and Shirley.

Born in 1938 in Jipijapa, Ecuador at a very young age Ramon began his quest to make a different life for himself. This brought him to travel to Colombia where he lived in several towns and where he made his living working as a tailor. Eventually this brought him and his family to Canada, first living in Ottawa and then to Toronto where he ruled the streets with his magnetic presence, quick humour and speedy stride - everyone loved Raymond.

Ramon had the spark where his customers became his friends. He deeply valued his time at his shop, making people laugh, sharing stories and listening.

At home he was a dedicated and loving husband and father. He worked hard with his family’s best interest always in mind. Ramon made sure things were in order for his family and he brought much laughter and joy.

Raymond’s vibrant fun energy will be missed by all who knew him. His memory will be with us forever. This is Ramon’s first year in this new realm, he is a new ancestor.

❤️

Submitted by: Shirley Pincay

Ofrenda for my ancestors, I honour my grandma teachings, I promise her to put always an altar for my ancestors and for her. I dance, I burn copal, I sing songs. Homrando a mi abuelita Enedina.

Submitted by: Asalia Arellano

Entre flores, colores y sabores recordamos con cariño a quienes se nos adelantaron, feliz Día de los Muertos ❤️

Submitted by: Elena Devitt

Familiares y todas las víctimas del covid.

Submitted by: Silvia Rodriguez